History Year 8

Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?

• Humayun

• Babur

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

All of the following are examples of Akbar's policies which led to cultural diffusion EXCEPT:

• He married Hindi princesses and allowed them to practice Hindu rituals.

• He required all of his subjects to convert to Islam.

• He appointed a Christian monk to tutor his son.

• In his government, foreigners could rise to a high office.

Who is considered the greatest Mughal Ruler?

• Babur

• Shah Jahan

• Akbar

• Jehangir

Akbar improved his empire in all of these aspects except?

• Worldwide Exploration

• Tax system

• Religious tolerance

• Economic Improvement

Which buliding is Shah Jahan famous for constructing for his wife?

• The Pearl Mosque.

• The Taj Mhal

• Palace in Agra

This ruler was a religious conservative who did not allow freedom of religion.

• Shah Jahan

• Dara Jahan

• Jahangir

• Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb had many problems which he faced during his reign. Which one was the main one?

• Money Issues

• Rebellions

• Tax issues

• Unemployment

What was the style of building in the Mughal Empire?

• Persian architecture

• Arabic architecture

• Hindu and Islam architecture

• Hindu architecture

What was the name of the inns that the Mughal Empire built for traders and travellers?

• Mansabdars

• Motels

• Sarais

All these statements describe the life of the poor people in the mughal empire Except?

• They lived in luxurious houses and spent their time relaxing.

• They lived in mud houses with thatched roofs.

• They had little furniture in their homes and very few possessions.

• The poor ate rice and grass roots and could not eat beef or pork.